Book Review: Never Be Alone by Paige Dearth

Joon is loved by her parents. Then one horrible day they die, and Joon is placed in foster care. Her foster mother beats and abuses her. She spends four years in the foster home and finally runs away. Joon is homeless, living on the street. What will she do to survive? Will she find a place in the world where she is safe?
This is a great eye-opening read for those who have never been exposed to homelessness.  I appreciate that Dearth is honest about what a mess the system is. It is a miracle that Joon makes it out alive. This is hard to read at times and certainly not for the faint of heart. There are valuable lessons here.

*Thank you to NetGalley, Paige Dearth and the publisher for allowing me to read a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Book Review: Sidetracked by Richard T. Cahill Jr.

Anna Kithcart was strangled and beaten to death. She was found with the letters KKK carved in her thigh. This is a twisted tale with many suspects and a political agenda.
I wish the author would have told us more about Anna. There were a lot of trial facts that got boring and repetitive. The Epilogue saved the book for me. I appreciated the fact that the author helped us draw conclusions as some of the book was confusing.

*Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Book Review: Better Off Dead by Michael Fleeman

This is a true crime love triangle gone wrong. The wife is unhappy. Her love is much younger. Her husband is not exactly nice to her.
This was a decent read. I felt that I needed more background information. The book was also a bit repetitive and boring at times. I felt this may have been better if trimmed down.

*Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Book Review: Through A Mother's Tears by Cathy Broomfield

A quick read on how the murder of a daughter affects the whole family. I just wish there was more background on the daughters. I had a hard time connecting with the family because I felt I needed to know more. The book was also based in another country so I did not grasp all of the details as I am unfamiliar with things in the UK. My heart goes out to this family.

*Thank you to Cathy Broomfield, the publisher, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. 

Book Review: Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage

Hanna refuses to speak. She is capable but unwilling. She loves her dad. She wishes her mom was dead. She is seven.
Hanna would have been great if written from a horror perspective. The author wasn't willing to take her there, so for me this was a loser. I did not connect with any of the characters. I found the story to be boring. I did not like the ending. Don't believe the hype, there are better stories about creepy kids!

*Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Book Review: Ghost Virus by Graham Masterson

A girl pours sulfuric acid over her head. A teacher throws her students out a window. What did they have in common? They were wearing second hand clothes.
That's right, killer clothing. The premise to me was interesting and unusual. It should have been a new favorite. Sadly, the descriptions were so gruesome and disgusting that they almost made me physically ill. I have a very strong stomach and have never felt that way while reading a book before. I love horror, but this wasn't scary to me. There was some suspense, but it wasn't enough to get me past the grossness. This one just wasn't for me. If you like gory horror then this one could be for you!

*Thank you to Graham Masterson, NetGalley, and Head of Zeus, for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.